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Psalms 136:5 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Psalms 136:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 136 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 136:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 136:5
To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. This verse begins the psalm's creation section, celebrating God as wise Creator. "By wisdom" (בִּתְבוּנָה/bitvunah) emphasizes intelligent design—creation wasn't random chaos but ordered purpose. Tevunah denotes understanding, insight, discernment. The heavens display sophisticated order: planetary orbits, stellar patterns, cosmic laws. This wisdom anticipates Proverbs 8:22-31, where personified Wisdom assists in creation."Made the heavens" (לְעֹשֵׂה הַשָּׁמַיִם/le'oseh hashamayim) uses עָשָׂה (asah), to make, fashion, or...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 136:5
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“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
“how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your riches.”
“the heavens were made; all their army by the breath of his mouth.”
“he has established the world by his wisdom”
“he has established the world by his wisdom”
“he established the heavens.”